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WVG 157X

1981 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

22,727 mi
Last recorded22,727 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVG 157X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fronts and n/s/r tyre cracked in treads

slight lift in steering box drop arm

Fail 25 Oct 2011 22,727 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both fronts and n/s/r tyres cracked in tread pattern

slight lift in steering box drop arm

Fail 11 Nov 2010 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,154 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on brake pipes front and rear.

slight corrosion on front swivel hubs

wear in steering joints

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,834 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2007 21,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2007 21,076 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,090 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 19,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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WVG 157X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WVG 157X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WVG 157X registered?

WVG 157X is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1981.

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